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Sternglas Naos Pro GMT AutomatikvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Naos Pro GMT Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro GMT Automatik
MSRP $863
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Pro GMT Automatik38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Naos Pro GMT Automatik42h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Naos Pro GMT Automatik50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Naos Pro GMT Automatik$863
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Lume
Luminova Punkte
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$863
$428

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

Owners report the Sternglas Naos can feel underwhelming with a cheap feel and hands resembling office printer output, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and looks like a toy, though others appreciate its understated design. Reviewers highlight the Argo Automatic variant as a compelling sub-€400 mechanical watch with a colorful dial and practical date wheel, suitable for new collectors, featuring a 38mm case and a Miyota 8215 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Sternglas Naos offers a mixed ownership experience, with its value proposition and entry-level appeal being its strongest points for some.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik features a clean Bauhaus design that sets it apart from other GMT watches. A notable weakness is the watch's bezel action, which is not as smooth as some reviewers would have liked. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer stating it's slightly larger than the original Naos Automatic, while another reviewer doesn't mention this aspect at all.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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